Local History Trivia

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Quiz Questions

Which community group is credited with the start of the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s rich fruit industry?

A.

The Loyalists

B.

The Mennonite community

C.

The Irish community

D.

The Polish community

3.

What is the name of the family who lived in the lighthouse during the War of 1812?

A.

The Claus Family

B.

The Crooks Family

C.

The Secord Family

D.

The Henry Family

4.

What is the name of the famous war artist who sketched/painted the Polish Soldiers during the First World War?

A.

C.W. Jefferys

B.

A.Y Jackson

C.

John William Beatty

D.

Frederick Varley

5.

In 1783, which Fort was the British Headquarters for those living in present-day Niagara-on-the-Lake?

A.

Fort George

B.

Fort Niagara

C.

Fort Erie

D.

Fort Mississauga

6.

What is the name of the St. Catharines Standard reporter, and former Niagara History Society Secretary, who recorded the experience of the Polish Soldiers at Niagara Camp?

A.

Janet Carnochan

B.

Margaret "Maggie" Masters

C.

Matilda Boulton

D.

Elizabeth Ascher

7.

In which Niagara-on-the-Lake cemetery is Janet Carnochan buried?

A.

St. Andrew's

B.

Grace United

C.

St. Mark's

D.

St. Vincent de Paul

8.

What is the name of the infamous woman whose violent capture and transport across the Niagara River to the US, inspired an act to prevent the further introduction of slaves and to limit the terms of servitude within Upper Canada?